UltraSonic Range Finder 240-071P- Range/Distance Sensor

Digilents PmodMAXSONAR features an effective detection range of 6" to 255"

Image of Digilents UltraSonic Range Finder - Range/Distance SensorDigilents PmodMAXSONAR is an ultrasonic range detector that utilizes the MaxBotix® LV-MaxSonar®-EZ1™ sonar sensor to provide 1" resolution for distance sensing needs. This Pmod provides versatility by allowing data to be read via analog, pulse-width modulation, and serial communication. The PmodMAXSONAR uses a 6-pin connector that can communicate range data to the host board as an analog value, a pulse-width, or a 5-byte serial packet. Sensor data ranges from a minimum of 6" to a maximum of 254" with a resolution of 1 inch. Range data is acquired by the module sending thirteen 42 KHz beams of varying widths, allowing for more accurate detection. Under free-run operation, range readings can be taken every 50 milliseconds.

Features

Effective detection range of 6" to 255" 

42 KHz sonar operation frequency

Readings every 50 milliseconds

Continuous measurement (free run) operation

2.5 V to 5.5 V operating voltage range with 2 mA typical current draw

Three methods of obtaining data

5-byte serial output

Analog output (VCC/512) V per inch

Pulse Width output, 147 ¦Ìs per inch